What Modern Thinkers Get Wrong About God w/ Bishop Maximus Marretta

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I’ve always believed that deep down, we’re all searching for something more—a connection to something beyond the material world. But in today’s culture, that can feel impossible. 

At every turn, modern thinking tells us we can explain everything through science and logic. But that’s not enough?

This week, I interviewed Bishop Maximus Marretta. He serves as the Titular Bishop of Pelagonia of the Genuine Orthodox Church of Greece. Residing at the Hermitage of St. Ignatius in Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala, he works across Latin America and Africa.

The Hermitage is a Spanish-speaking Orthodox monastery focused on stillness and contemplation, where monks grow coffee to support themselves. Bishop Maximus has a keen interest in philosophy, theology, history, and languages. He lectures and teaches classes on these subjects at St. Photios Orthodox Theological Seminary in Etna, California.

Raised in the Orthodox Christian tradition, Bishop Maximus shares how his faith offers something profoundly different from what we hear daily: an experience of God that goes beyond words and logic.

We explore the rich, mystical tradition of the Orthodox Church, the meaning of the Trinity, and how understanding God's mystery could transform your life. If you’ve ever felt something’s missing in the secular worldview, this conversation is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways 

Introduction (00:00)

Bishop Maximus' background and journey (00:31)

Cultural differences and coffee preferences (03:36)

Orthodox view of God and the Trinity (05:20)

Theological distinctions and the Filioque controversy (23:49)

The role of the Holy Spirit and the Trinity in the Christian life (36:44)

Philosophy, science, and modern thought (41:01)

Subjectivism/relativism is antithetical to religion and Christianity (58:16)

Orthodox spirituality and deification (01:20:25)

Additional Resources

Connect with Bishop Maximus Marretta

Monastery in Guatemala https://www.monasterioortodoxo.org/

Coffee Grown at Monastery https://sanignaciocoffee.com

Bishop's Maximus Seminary, where he teaches Philosophy https://spots.edu/

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